Chemistry Knowledge Quiz

Chemistry: The Central Science

• Chemistry is the central science that provides a foundation for understanding basic and applied scientific disciplines.

Chemistry in the Natural Sciences

• Chemistry studies the building blocks of matter, including atoms, molecules, and ions, within the natural sciences.

Interdisciplinary Connections

• Chemistry explains aspects of other scientific disciplines, such as:
  • Biology: the structure and function of biomolecules, like proteins and DNA
  • Physics: the properties and behavior of matter at the atomic and molecular level
  • Earth Science: the composition of the Earth's crust, atmosphere, and hydrosphere
  • Environmental Science: the impact of human activities on the environment

Position of Chemistry

• Chemistry is situated between physics and biology, as it:
  • Draws on the laws of physics to understand the behavior of atoms and molecules
  • Provides a framework for understanding the structure and function of biomolecules in biology

Chemical Compounds

• Compounds studied in chemistry are made up of:
  • Atoms, which are the smallest units of matter
  • Molecules, which are groups of atoms bonded together
  • Ions, which are atoms or groups of atoms with an electric charge

Test your knowledge of chemical elements, compounds, and reactions with this chemistry quiz! Challenge yourself with questions about the composition, structure, properties, and behavior of matter, as well as the changes substances undergo during chemical reactions.